Concord College: Meet the Head
We speak to Neil Hawkins, head of Concord College, Shropshire, about what makes the school special and plans for the year ahead
How long have you been at the school"
I was appointed Principal in 2005.
Can you tell us a little bit about the history of the school"
Concord was founded in 1949 after World War II as a small, privately-owned language school by Mr Paul Oertel and Miss Monica Carr-Taylor, just outside Hastings in Sussex. It was, at its heart, a response to the hatred and bitterness of war by using language teaching and personal warmth to break down barriers and misunderstandings between people.
The college soon moved to larger and more conducive premises at Tunbridge Wells in Kent and expanded to offer A Levels.
The word Concord means ?harmony? and the first generation of students remember a family friendly atmosphere in which the joint Principals worked tirelessly for the welfare and academic success of their students. From small beginnings Concord grew over the years, moving to its present site at Acton Burnell in Shropshire and beginning major programme of expansion. Student numbers rose from the 90 who came to Acton Burnell in 1973, to 200 by the 1980s and 600 today.
What do you believe your school does particularly well"
Concord College is a very special place. It is a school where young people can pursue their studies in an atmosphere where academic success is celebrated.
The international mix of students provides a vibrant and varied c...
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